Mass clemency debate over Byrne Chronopoulos murder case
A harsh editorial condemns Governor Dixon for commuting Byrne and Chronopoulos from death to life imprisonment. It defends the trial as fair and the jury’s verdict as sound, arguing executive clemency undermines justice and public safety. The piece cites Judge Lynch's insistence on the death penalty for the crime and warns against similar leniency. It also notes policy implications for deterrence and respect for law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Steve Byrne
Theodore Chronopoulos
Butte
State Supreme Court
Lynch
Byrne
Chronopoulos
Polygamy Talk in Europe and the Surplus Women
Sociologists debate Europe’s postwar imbalance with millions of surplus men in Britain France Germany Austria and Italy. French writers urge polygamy or birth-rate remedies while English experts warn civilization declines as women grow scarce. Others foresee absorption into domestic service and industry with assisted immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
British Isles
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Geddes
Lillian Barker
Women’s Training and Employment Committee
London
Disquieting Discovery on Infant Death Rates and World News
A Rockefeller Foundation report notes infant mortality in New York dropped from 274 to 82 per thousand from 1885 to 1920 due to sanitation health services and public education. It cautions higher death rates among American-born infants versus foreign-born groups. It urges reflection on other social trends and international issues of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Rockefeller Foundation
Foundation
New York
Commution of Death Sentence in Four Men Case
Governor Dixon recommended commuting the death sentences of Byrne and Chronopoulos to life imprisonment after jurors petitioned against the death penalty. Judge Lynch backed equal guilt among Byrne Chronopoulos Williams and Andrews and opposed commuting the verdicts. he endorsed life for Williams and Andrews but called the Prenat murder a brutal crime warranting the death penalty for all involved. The case focuses on clemency petitions, juror affidavits, and judicial views from Silver Bow County.
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Chronopoulos
Ma Petitio
Silver Baw County
Byrne
Chronopoutos
Prenatt
Williams
Andros
Soliceman
Policeman Brady
Brady
Prenat
Millame
Sam
Erie
Organiaed
Meare
Reve Ayrne
Theodore Chronopoulos
Joseph M. Dixon
Jeremian J. Lynch
Steve Byrne
Theodore Chronopoulis
Lynch
Helena
Chronopolis
Matt
Beletha
Williams and Andrews
Silver Bow County
S Lreeter
Governor commutes two murder sentences amid public turmoil
The governor's brief commutation of Byrne and Chronos's death sentences drew mixed reactions. Victims' families expressed dismay while the prisoners, notified by Deputy Duggan, celebrated with joy in their cells. Chronos and Byrne vow possible future freedom despite the ruling. Mrs Prenatt criticized the intervention, while residents in Butte voiced outrage at the commutations and called for accountability. The widow plans to move to Oakland as the case casts a long shadow over the community.
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Byrne
Chinos
Duggan
Helena
di Wentence
Wen Comormy
Duhray
Chronos
Srnmrn
Suez
Oakland
Cal
Mia
Butte
Masons Create Lodge for Royal Welcome at Butte
The Grand Lodge passed a motion approving a lodge to honor Charles Austin, a leading figure in 1916 events, who is now in hospital with serious illness. A grand hall at Columbia gardens hosted Masons and Eastern Star members with plans for flowers and expressions of sympathy and a continuing Eastern Star section tonight.
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Fraternity
Eastern Star
Sten Eliminates Merritt of Butte in Rain Disrupted Match
Lewistown August 18. Sten of Great Falls eliminated Merritt of Butte in a rain interrupted day. Matches between Gail May Burton McLeod were called off and replayed tomorrow morning. Ladies doubles semi finals and several singles results noted with several matches postponed due to rain. Mrs Frank won the weekly women’s tournament at the country club and a mixed team match is planned for Sunday with six teams already chosen.
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Lewistown
Ricks
Sten
Great Falls
Hey
Blerritt
Gail
May
Billings
Burton
McLeod
Lindland
Johnstone
Butte
Merie Greene
Marion Kelly
Lowtown
Merritt
Butts
Away
Dockery
J. Mr. Shaver
Wilson
Greene
Fod
Oxia
Simmons
Sanford
Helena
Frank
H. A. Frank
Annual Field Day at Gardens Reported by Columbia
A weekly children's day at Columbia Gardens featured boys and girls in field and track events with silver and bronze medals. Physical Director Clevett led the boys, Helen Greenough directed the girls, and numerous races and jumps were won by Chapman, Dahlberg, Sull ivan, Scott, and others, with events including baseball scores and various age-group sprints and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gardens
Clevett
Helen Greenough
Evans
Moores
Bucks
Pattersons
Appreciation of Japan's Help Continued from Page 2
The speaker credits Japan as a crucial ally in World War II, noting Japanese forces aided Atlantic and Pacific campaigns while Britain and allies faced heavy demands. He argues the empire must honor its alliance with Japan even as it maintains strong ties with the United States, stressing mutual obligations and cooperation toward shared security.
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Pacific
Great Britain
North
Atantic
Mediterranean
Coran
Atlantic
New Zealand
United States
Cvasion
Japan
German Ocean
America
British Empire
Colored Rival 5 Cause of Grief in Judge Buckley Case
A chaotic trial scene described by witnesses and officers ends with Walter Arnold acquitted amid accusations from Mabel Malone, his common law wife. The deputy district attorney’s grilling and insinuations are cited as factors in the verdict, while Arnold is portrayed as hardworking and magnanimous. Acquittals also occur for Don and Mrs. Corcoran in an assault case, and P Bucahanen gains a continuance due to the absence of his lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
Ditrict
Mabel Malone
Walter Arnold
Heartbreaker
Main
Arnold
Mal
Arnold Ald
Don
Ornsby
P. Bucahanen
Erie School Trustees Approve Bond Issue and Car Trade
The Erie school district board entered a contract with Ba Trust Company of Denver to issue 200000 dollars in bonds to cover pre July 1921 indebtedness. Bonds will be par value with 1 percent interest and a 4 percent fee for attorney and printing costs. County attorney Fitzpatrick said proceedings are legal, though not final. Superintendent Douglas proposed trading in the old car after six years of use, and the board approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Erie School ‘District
Ba Trust Copany of
Denver
L. O' Taedy
Id Fitzpatrick
A. H. Douglas
Woman Suffers Serious Injuries In Boarding Incident
Wardens reported Mrs Fant was taken to Murray hospital after a fall during a crowded boarding area. Doctors described a fractured shoulder and other serious injuries requiring extended hospitalization.
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Bethel
Old Time Miner of Butte Dead
Henry Willams aged 59 born in England and longtime Butte resident died yesterday afternoon at his cottage. A miner by trade, he left a wife and son Gerald plus a sister and several nieces and nephews. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 o clock at the family home.
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Henry Willams
England
Hutte
Esterday
Fumble Gardens
Gerald
Nethur
Mabel" Penaluna
Lis May Airs
Eva. Bones
Harry Honking
Walkerville
Oelnek
Roberts Named as Collector for Great Falls
James I Roberts of Great Falls was nominated for customs collector at Great Falls. He previously served as fuel administrator in the district during the war and has held several Cascade county offices. He sits on the Great Falls city school board and has deep local ties.
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Lee Associated
Washington
James i Roberts
Great Front
Great Falls
James i. Roberts
Cascade County
Electric City
Great Falls City
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